55Fantastic property, ample space. Some spots were iffy due to the wetland areas but we were prepared for mud. Our dog certainly LOVED the mud puddles and steep hills. Alicia H.
Alicia H.
May 2022
Fantastic property, ample space. Some spots were iffy due to the wetland areas but we were prepared for mud. Our dog certainly LOVED the mud puddles and steep hills.
55Wonderful place for hikes and sniffs! Marshy areas, wooded trails and grassy spots meant a variety of sniffs and terrain to explore. There are marshy muddy spots, so be prepared with appropriate shoes and towels for the pups.Cherilyn C.
Cherilyn C.
April 2022
Wonderful place for hikes and sniffs! Marshy areas, wooded trails and grassy spots meant a variety of sniffs and terrain to explore. There are marshy muddy spots, so be prepared with appropriate shoes and towels for the pups.
55I have never been to a Sniff Spot that is not fully fenced, so I was hesitant to book this place, but it is amazing. Once you are past the gate on the property, it is like you are on a private hike in the woods. Plenty of easy walking and places to play fetch, also harder climbs up hills if you prefer. I could hear neighbors and a dog barking but it did not bother us at all. Everything is very well marked also, lots of signs to follow. We will definitely visit again. Allison B.
Allison B.
April 2022
I have never been to a Sniff Spot that is not fully fenced, so I was hesitant to book this place, but it is amazing. Once you are past the gate on the property, it is like you are on a private hike in the woods. Plenty of easy walking and places to play fetch, also harder climbs up hills if you prefer. I could hear neighbors and a dog barking but it did not bother us at all. Everything is very well marked also, lots of signs to follow. We will definitely visit again.
55Loved this place! My pups had a great time hiking the hills, they are very high energy and the steep hills gave them (and me) a nice workout! There is also other trail that are less steep but have in mind that due to rain, it might be muddy. The directions were helpful and easy to navigate. Me and my pups will come back for more! Alejandra F.
Alejandra F.
April 2022
Loved this place! My pups had a great time hiking the hills, they are very high energy and the steep hills gave them (and me) a nice workout! There is also other trail that are less steep but have in mind that due to rain, it might be muddy. The directions were helpful and easy to navigate. Me and my pups will come back for more!
55Great sniffspot! Lots of beautiful property to walk, run and practice off leash recall. Some trails available- the map provided in the pictures is very easy and helpful. We will go back again! Haley B.
Haley B.
May 2022
Great sniffspot! Lots of beautiful property to walk, run and practice off leash recall. Some trails available- the map provided in the pictures is very easy and helpful. We will go back again!
55My dog had a great time here! I forgot to bring his ball so I was worried he wouldn’t run much (he usually just wants to play fetch), but he had a marvelous time exploring! Lots of running up and down the hills. So much room to roam. It was great!Veronica B.
Veronica B.
May 2022
My dog had a great time here! I forgot to bring his ball so I was worried he wouldn’t run much (he usually just wants to play fetch), but he had a marvelous time exploring! Lots of running up and down the hills. So much room to roam. It was great!
55Great spot with clear directions/instructions! We walked a bit then played ball for most of our hour in a nice clearing. A bit muddy but we were forewarned and I wore boots accordingly. Beautiful spot! Thx for sharing!!Youngji H.
Youngji H.
May 2022
Great spot with clear directions/instructions! We walked a bit then played ball for most of our hour in a nice clearing. A bit muddy but we were forewarned and I wore boots accordingly. Beautiful spot! Thx for sharing!!
55This place is wonderful! There's a flat grassy area where zoomies and fetch games can happen, and small trails where you can practice trail etiquette with your pooch. There are woodland creatures that I bet left some interesting smells for the dogs. We even saw an owl! It almost feels like a distant forest but actually easily accessible from the city. We had a great time. I will definitely book again.
There's a sign and some construction materials in front of the gate where it seems to be the origin parking spot. The small trails into the hills might be slippery when wet because some parts are quite steep. Shu L.
Shu L.
May 2022
This place is wonderful! There's a flat grassy area where zoomies and fetch games can happen, and small trails where you can practice trail etiquette with your pooch. There are woodland creatures that I bet left some interesting smells for the dogs. We even saw an owl! It almost feels like a distant forest but actually easily accessible from the city. We had a great time. I will definitely book again.
There's a sign and some construction materials in front of the gate where it seems to be the origin parking spot. The small trails into the hills might be slippery when wet because some parts are quite steep.
55Love this sniff spot for romping. There are some big hills to walk up which provides a great workout. Lots of grassy areas to run thru too. Great signage tooAriella E.
Ariella E.
May 2022
Love this sniff spot for romping. There are some big hills to walk up which provides a great workout. Lots of grassy areas to run thru too. Great signage too
55this place is amazing! since my dog's reactivity and anxiety has developed i never thought we would be able to go on anything close to a hike again. this felt like we were hiking and he was so happy. perfect spot to use a long line! def muddy but the clear signs to know where to walk were really helpfulReed V.
Reed V.
May 2022
this place is amazing! since my dog's reactivity and anxiety has developed i never thought we would be able to go on anything close to a hike again. this felt like we were hiking and he was so happy. perfect spot to use a long line! def muddy but the clear signs to know where to walk were really helpful
55Definitely a trek! Wore me and my pup out. Absolutely beautiful private trail, heard some dogs in the distance but nothing crazy, my reactive dog was too invested in all the smells to care much. There are some muddy parts that got us a little dirty, but nothing surprising from a hike in the PNW :)Susan A.
Susan A.
May 2022
Definitely a trek! Wore me and my pup out. Absolutely beautiful private trail, heard some dogs in the distance but nothing crazy, my reactive dog was too invested in all the smells to care much. There are some muddy parts that got us a little dirty, but nothing surprising from a hike in the PNW :)
55This is such a great location with trails, woods and hills to explore! It's easy to spend an hour here wandering around :) There was no water provided so on a hot day, be sure to bring plenty for you and your dog. I will be back again!Kristi P.
Kristi P.
June 2022
This is such a great location with trails, woods and hills to explore! It's easy to spend an hour here wandering around :) There was no water provided so on a hot day, be sure to bring plenty for you and your dog. I will be back again!
55Have been to this spot many times. Dogs love to run and sniff and eat Salmonberries. If you venture into the area under the powerlines, have shoes that can withstand swampy walking.Carol S.
Carol S.
July 2022
Have been to this spot many times. Dogs love to run and sniff and eat Salmonberries. If you venture into the area under the powerlines, have shoes that can withstand swampy walking.
55Lots of wide open spaces to sniff! And there must be some great about this place's grass because my dogs couldn't lick it enough. 😅 There's some trails that have the possibility to expand, and I hope they do!Callie S.
Callie S.
July 2022
Lots of wide open spaces to sniff! And there must be some great about this place's grass because my dogs couldn't lick it enough. 😅 There's some trails that have the possibility to expand, and I hope they do!
How do Bothell's private dog hiking trails work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Bothell dog hiking trails
Are dog hiking trails safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than a city or county park. With a Sniffspot off-leash area all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. Our hiking trails tend to be outside the city, which lends to more privacy, but it is also important to follow typical hiking safety precautions, such as potentially having trail maps.
How do I know if a dog hiking trail works for my dog?
Sniffspot provides the tools to find the ideal spot. Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing 6 feet tall and distractions, to find a dog park with trails that works for your dog. You can also filter by size if you are looking for a certain acre park, an expansive off-leash dog park. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog hiking trails. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog hiking trails where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Since you are looking for trails, make sure to check photos to see if it the spot has flat trails or gnarly trails. You can also browse by specific amenities, if you are looking for a view or a beach, for instance, or other activities or fun features. You can check whether the spot has off or on street parking, the regular park hours, whether it has paved trails or a modern restroom.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog hiking trail?
In order to hike the trails, we require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot hiking trail at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.